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font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> ALL-SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PARENTING WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS</strong><br>Join us for a parenting workshop based on Jane Nelson’s <em>Positive Discipline</em> work and research. Do you want up-to-date information, experiential training and tools to help you parent your teen? Join us for a two-day workshop at ASL to discuss power struggles, sibling conflict, morning and bedtime hassles, respectful and effective tools to replace shouting, nagging, bribing and punishment. The course is run by MS/HS counselors Jess Spector and Stephanie Oliver. We advise you read <em><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9UMtugzAQ_BpzA_lJ7AOHtJRzDukZOfYSrACmNg1Kv74btYpkWTtjeXZmfDMoc5BDcXf9CinHpYfZhqlfb400nBoqi7ExTNTOS6ssaHehqhbaeM8lv0gYrOHF1IzbtmYijoR3ePZ9r-xsf-JSuVh935A6xRy2cIeyDdmFdQoLlGeAxV5xbfkxr3GHFJZrebIJlg0n_ORXvOjhQKWoleIIEgxEtDn1rGdEdAEQfZ47TXj9FTwCppimVKtaIpUTMrpkON7gscfk0WO7_lsh_M2_zCDY0E4uQsMpSgiqWY06smIVCtJOt1p1TL6btiWSPksS1R2SdSnmjDHnIjWDncP0wOcRwpKCG__iP9t1U8BYjc3TE71KVrWm5hdpZHq-">Positive Discipline for Teens</a>,</em> by Jane Nelson, in advance. The workshop is limited to 20 participants who can commit to attending both sessions. </span><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j02OhCAUhE8DS_KUv8eCxWSM1zBIY0salYDTpm_fuJmkNl_VoqoedpFGi4W-_ZRDqcc-hc3FNOWXFaYHA4KuVgtAlE4616sZQ3BSKulmD48ZtTKCJrueZ66E_5B-bLqui7ma2FGejbJ7BuaXjfAxEz5oqRWNtocOgQN2ClAK1jEEgBEHlGMnfs0wEAH3FM7eoThfjlqZPzZa7OK2mD4tXkPcS_Rr89nf6_7gUwz7aVv3Tf9XpEIwX7jvSHI" style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="">Sign up now!</span></a><br><ul><li><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Session 1: Saturday, 10 March, ML, 9 am-1 pm</span></span></li><li><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Session 2: Saturday, 17 March, ML, 9 am-1 pm</span></span></li></ul><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES COFFEE: THURSDAY, 15 MARCH, TC, 8:15-9:30 AM</strong><br>Join Jen Kirstein and Robyn Chapel to discuss the K-12 social studies scope and sequence, and how ASL weaves cultural competency throughout the curriculum.<br><br><strong>SOUTH ASIA NIGHT: THURSDAY, 15 MARCH, TC, 6-8:30 PM<br></strong>Come and enjoy food, music, henna and dancing! All funds are donated to Pratham, a charity supporting children's education in India. Tickets cost £5—buy yours in the High School next week, or at the door on the day of the event. Questions to <a href="mailto:anya_syed@asl.org">Anya</a> or <a href="mailto:sana_jumani@asl.org">Sana.</a><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">GLOBAL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: WE NEED YOUR HELP! SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 24-25 MARCH</strong><br>Can you spare the time to help out with the Global Festival? We need your help! Sign up now to either help with the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8uqhDAU-xq7u-VUq9Muurhc8Tfk9KVl6oNWR-bvp87iQggkgZBY5Vv54J68zLi7lLd1dAuGOO5PxWUNEjiZlQfDXOM96oeBFpmwyDigZRqZ1caSqObj2Kvmt6qHguu6aA7Teu6TW8OZqdmWYk9boQ40OI6oUdQaubfwk_E4k8U3CaoGJqABwToQLaeMCgAYRC_agfE_2fcVh3tfQ18uoUlb_paTpDwuIb5LPLuwpmDm4tPzeR8zMbj1UJjjrf7_tZ0A-QHWMFH0">Saturday decorations committee</a>, or help with tickets, entertainment and activities <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8uKhTAU-xq7m3JaT2tddHEZ8TfkWFsttz6wemX-fnQWAyGQBEIy2KDqCgP7uG7ze16Xzs8UU7e9LdYSakA22b5CgEpXiBKwkiRJq0EYp0EMKujAkp2OYyvKVyHbG9d18RzH5dxGv8Qzc7fOtz2uN2nowSNRT0b2hGGArzGtPSXBopUgDJRghAajkAtuAKA1jVGtwO-6aQqEZ17JP34nt6_5r5vtNtAc088dTz4ue3TT7fPz_fxyKfrlsJTTo_7vKW2g_gW8eE83">on the Sunday.</a><br><strong></strong><br><strong>PARTICIPATE TO KEEP ASL GREAT</strong><br>Support student growth—within the classroom and beyond—by making a donation to ASL's <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j02OhCAUhE8jS_L4a2HBYjLGaxjER0salYDTpm_fuJmkNl_VoqoWG5TpZSBvP2Us9dgn3FxMU35ZaTgYkGS1wgWNcu4DzhoVuAVnBn4xqLBHjp4ku55nrp346fjYdF0XdTXRozwbZfdE6sPWiTF3YugFZyRaDkyDAM0eoJWkjGoAGPWg1cjkrxmGTsI9RdA3FufLUSv1x0aKDW6L6dPiFeNeol-bT_9e9wefIu6nbd03_V9RDw3mC6I2SbM">Annual Fund</a> today. With your participation, you can make a significant impact on students’ ability to realize their full potential at ASL and make a real difference in our changing world. <br><br><strong>CALLING ALL UK TAXPAYERS<br></strong>Have you already made your Annual Fund gift this year? Thank you! Please be sure to fill out a <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0uOhCAUPA0syUNAHwsWkzZewyADLWlUAk6buX3jppPaVFVSn18TlB5koG83Z1_qsc9-szHN-WWk7kCDpKsRyK3ynvMelFDDsngbRLAyyH6REpEms55nrkT8kG5quK6L2ZrYUZ6NZfv0zIWNiCkTMQ5iQBpNBxxBALZQVJJxhgAw4Yhq4vKhx5FIuKcI9vbFunLUytyx0WKC3WL6b_bq416iW5vO_l73B5ei30_Tum_2vaJ6BP0Bs4hIag">Gift Aid form</a> so that your donation goes even further. For every £1 donated, ASL receives 25p at no extra cost to you. Questions to <a href="mailto:margaret_pringle@asl.org">Margaret Pringle.</a><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">SOCIAL MEDIA AND BODY IMAGE FOR GIRLS AND BOYS: THURSDAY, 22 MARCH, BR, 8:30-10 AM<br></strong>The Parent Educational Resources Committee (PERC) welcomes leading psychotherapist and body-image specialist Dr. Holli Rubin, as she offers new insights on the interplay between the powerful forces of social media and the way in which young people view their bodies. Come hear her powerful message, and learn tips on how to empower your children with confidence as they develop their body image in the age of digital pressures. RSVP to <a href="mailto:ElizaKetchum@me.com">Eliza.</a><br><strong></strong><br><strong>TRINITY COLLEGE PRESENTS "THE IMPORTANCE OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION:" THURSDAY, 22 MARCH, SC, 7-8:30 PM</strong><div>Join us for an evening with vice president for enrollment Angel Perez, and discover why liberal arts are more important now than ever before. Open to all ASL parents and Grades 10-11 students. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0uOhCAUPI0syUMe8liwmLTxGoamoSWNn6CtmdsPbiapTX2SqnrZqIzGyE4_bqHs6zKG2aU8bh-LpgUDyCYLFMm0BrRXqMxTPEnJF6oudKS1NJJlOx3H1sifph0qruvibs98Le_KNvcO3Me5kUON9FoRsmRbEAQSSHRACrngBAAD9aQGgQ_T9w3CvUTyMxTny7rv3K8zKza6OeXfak8hLSX5qer8-7kv-JzCctjafbP_J6ojMH-j5kb5">RSVP now.</a></div><br><strong>KWAME ALEXANDER, AUTHOR VISIT: TUESDAY, 27 MARCH</strong><br>Award-winning author and poet Kwame Alexander will work with students in Grades 1-2, 5-8 and 11-12. The Children’s Bookshop will sell signed copies of his books in Lower School Reception, Monday-Tuesday, 26-27 March.<br><br><strong>SAVE THE DATE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY: SUNDAY, 29 APRIL, 10 AM-1 PM</strong><br><div>Join hundreds of ASL students, families, faculty and staff as we head out to support our community partners. Watch next week's Take Note for sign-up details. <a href="mailto:pca.communityservice@asl.org">Questions?</a></div><br><strong style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">YOUR PCA WANTS YOU! </strong><strong style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">PCA EXECUTIVE BOARD </strong><strong style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">NOMINATION REQUEST</strong><div>The Nominating Committee will soon start the process of slating the 2018-19 PCA Executive Board. Candidates are needed for the following positions: <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9UEFqwzAQfI19q1jJUiodfEhifOgpUOhVKPK6FpElI9kO6esrUygsw87uzGFmaEeh3vlY71YvmHIMGmfjvF4eLVcMFPB6akeLqE7sPkoD75YWgwF5l1ZR5GYQrPbttK5Lrppzxfoyz-eTmOxJTN-FbYuPZsChrDeTMKx6j34LK2LSRWGC-zGriyEfguv5D_UlmjToj3jXHWab3HJI9Jv-uulrnOctuPWlPzHtzmLFhLiwAzuyDGPV9FQw4I3kwDlratcyoBIakPQEUnBCiQSAXnZS9JRfVddVHI7gDdkxGZtizsTGuU7taGbnX-U9oQvJ2ancyfY4GrPelTRtSXqw_-LESYL6BYtDbxE">VP Community Service,</a> <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9UMFqhTAQ_Bq9NWxM1HjIoTzx1MODll7DEpMaXjSSqI_265tQKOxhZ3d2mZlZ2nboua0vrXYTU9iUWdF5tT8kHxoYgNeL7LuBN1Y03FLGhcaOYY90tsxAy7CjtZfLceypYq9VM-V6Pp8EkychfmV07j7gbObc3jGa7VBX8Od2GBNVZuDmfvBwYUuFcCsvPhajPu_qj_3yrpcQvHpz6IrA0SQd3V4uyD7bik20bYAzwXnXA62dbIAKYCBoB6LlhBIBAJMYRTtRfhvGseJQXDJymYg6hpSIDmsdpcXV-e-8XozbotNLnpPzUeLR3mUxMtsq6D-lthMw_AL9K2lK">VP Parent/School Liaison,</a> <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9kDGPhCAQhX-NlmQQdKGguNNYb3UtYQFPsigGUHP36w-aS6aYN_NlMu8ZsfT8QZf20vKwMYVd2k05L4-3oLwDDrRdhcJ4MJiZbgBDYGCcYKMfYOjjpWyneevFmvORGvLRdHOp-76RSh6F-F3UefigjDWlfapo9yyv4M89WxtlIdTuflV2YU8VGOuJr6f8DCHlAoz-fMnJJh3dUSF0mKUhM-47oIRRQqEfWic6wAwIMDwA6ynCiAHAzCbWz5iOfJoaCtUYQZeNSseQEtJha6NY1Ob8T1mv1u3R6bXM0fmuiWjvyreiOKnqP5h-YMD_AGYcZIg">VP Booster Club</a> and <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9ULtuxCAQ_Bq7RJiHDwqK3FmuIiVFekR4xOSwQeCHkq8PNJFWq52d0WpnjHCU34jrTy2TzSVu0q7KB5megnAEOST9IggdnVaaYH7DxjLrEOFWK6dGhrlTrA9i2fdUOvzSobnWdV1AlQBi_qroSCEqY00d31W22y7PGI5ttzbLqlCb_1W7j1tpgkc7Mb99vMrv-CmNLTr71NgOUXofWp9AMq7D80ARJJgRBNlAey8QHBjEFYyQUQIGwCCEM5sYnQfy4NPUEdjMYXDarHSOpQAd1z4Lp1Yffiq9WL9lr5e6B8ezpaKDrx-L6qah_3DoyCD_A-FrZMk">VP Friends of the Library.</a> Please use the position links for full job descriptions, and send expressions of interest and questions to <a href="mailto:susan@thephilipshome.com">Susan Philips</a>.</div><br><strong></strong><strong>ALUMNI ROLL CALL</strong><br>Executive coach, <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8GOhCAU-xo5kgc-Rjhw2KzxNwyLsJBBIeCMmb9fvGzSS9u0aTfthZrQk7ddi6stH6vbTUxreWpUHBQgCdoIJQXa0XEUcmM_Ah23wJX36CaYOEk6nGdpw_g18KXjui56mk_KNTmz9d4Qy2_Nr0Jt3rtPoubAJIwg2QN6N2VUAsAiZykWht9qngeEe8lI364aW3Nrd5hU7c0e06fbwcWjRhu6Tl_P-4JN0R2nNi3d7P-JeEhQf2f3Si4">leadership consultant</a> and former Teach for America director <strong>Scott Taylor '89 </strong>has launched a summer learning experience program for high school students, <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8uugyAU_BpZkgMcKixYNNf4G4ZSrLQIBmxN__7ipsks5pFMZu5mlrrHmXzctPlSc5r8akOctpdBzUEDksXgjUkueu0VSrRcuZ4j-hsIIcDOd0GiWfZ9q524dnxsOI6D5nexqy_B2fRsPPkvzeXRQhIMB6ZAgGIXUBIpowoARjUoOTL808PQIZwzBP34Yl3JtVKXV1LMbNcQvy1efEitfGk-fb_O_S4Gn3ZjazzV74a8KND_MthIsA">American Journeys</a>. From Gettysburg to the Mississippi Delta, Charlottesville to Selma, Alabama, this civic rite-of-passage aims to build students' confidence and deepen their values while exploring what it means to be American. <br><br><strong>REMINDER ABOUT FOOD AND DRINK IN THE SCHOOL CENTER</strong><br>A quick reminder that water only is allowed in the School Center. Please do not take food or other beverages into this space. Thank you!</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><br></span><strong></strong><br><strong>VISIT THE ONLINE PCA COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (CBB) </strong></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br>Looking for a babysitter? A car? Got a laptop to sell? Take a look at the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0FuxCAMfE04IhNMFg4cqkb5RgRe0qAlIQK6VX9fcqlkjWc8B8887abMAzf2pvUKpeZzDYeLab1eFs0IBpDtVkqjUAicPIIfAclrku4R3GbIPL1iye6tXYP8GMalz0_wgruaeC5fXV65NJc6qbGF2jd535FFO4LQIEGLCbRCLrgGgEXPWi0CP808Dwh3HMnfoTgquVZO-WDFbu6I6bfbe4hnibT3O_9-3T0oxXA22__f6r-OmjSYPwQ4Si4">PCA online CBB</a>. Members of the ASL community post recommendations for restaurants, local services, etc., as well as items for sale or required. Don't forget to read the policies before submitting a post.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> ALL-SCHOOL REMINDERS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>GLOBAL FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE!</strong><br>Join us for the PCA/ICC community event of the year on Sunday, 25 March! <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jktuxCAQRE9jlqjBYDcLFtFYvoZFMD1G_grIWLl98CZSbV7V4tVsSZteEfv46Qopn8cUdhe36VqtMhIMKLbYjsi3oZOy72eBRGL-RvTGaelmAkFss0spV9N-NXKsue-bu7zxM70rvalEv4aSWbQSBEILKDpArbjgCAAjDqhHoV5mGBoFj7_ln5CcT2fO3J87S5bcHrffOi8hHin6pfb8Z32O-y2Go9hqfOj_v-4QzB-XQ0bS">Buy your tickets now </a>and enjoy more than 50 food tables, live entertainment and fun children's activities.<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CRUIKSHANK AWARD: NOMINATIONS SOUGHT</strong><br>The Board of Trustees seeks nominations for the Harold T. Cruikshank Award for extraordinary service and contribution to ASL. Recipients of the award are members of the ASL community who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding efforts and achievements in service to the School over a number of years. All members of the ASL community are eligible, except for current employees and trustees. The award is not necessarily awarded on an annual basis. Nominations should include the names of the nominee and the nominator, and the relationship between the two, as well as a detailed explanation of the nominee’s service and contribution to the School. Please send nominations, by 9 April 2018, to <a href="mailto:joanne_scott@asl.org">Joanne Scott,</a> secretary to the Board of Trustees, or <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j8FugzAQRL8GHy2vd7cLBx8SkvwGcoxJUAEjg4L69zVSVWkuM3rSzPRu4EZoUJ_QrTFvaeni7MepW78dSY1Aot4OKdQ98VeIgZvoLT4DEJCJaGohL2py731fK7xU9lF0HIf226RTfhW3-lfUYZgrfBTkJlYaNTproDZgGZgBrAbdksj12t75hq0gXyoy5xLUn5h9yGnbdEizyu6IS__T5fQcl7K3YH9V54cwjXHZXUlO93-FGQ3_Ap-sSJg">fill out a form online.</a> Read more about the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j8GOgzAQQ7-GHKPMTIbAIYdC299AkIQWLRAUUFH_foO0WskXW0-y7e3ItdGj-LhuC2mPaxeWfpq77cdqUxFoI94Wkcyg1BAqqjyA0uih9GUNpEZUdSlm-z6OraBbgc-s8zxlv88ypld2W_8K0o1LQc-M3Lk0KCaLCioFyMAMgBJkq41pmvbBd2oN8a3Q6lpC8hNS71Lcd-niIpI9w-q_XYrDtOa9Gfuruj64eQrrYXNyuf8rzKT4Fwk2R8c">Cruikshank Award.</a> Questions to Trustee Affairs co-chairs <a href="mailto:smtowfighi@gmail.com">Stacey Towfighi</a> and <a href="mailto:erin_roth@asl.org">Erin Roth</a>.</span><br></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> LOWER SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>TRIPS TO THE HONEYPOT LANE GARDEN (CANONS PARK)</strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 12 March: G3PM</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 13 March: G3TO</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 15 March: G3NT</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 16 March: G3KC</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 19 March: G2MS</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 20 March: G2CI</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 22 March G2CM</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 23 March: G2AK</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;">Children should wear clothes appropriate for outdoor weather and physical activity.<br>*Remember to pack: a waterproof jacket, suitable shoes or wellies, a drink and a lunch. A bag lunch will be taken to Canons Park for those students who have signed up for the lunch program. Students return to school for their regular dismissal time.</span><br><br><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">GRADE 2 POETRY JAMS: LSR, 8:45-9:45 AM</span></strong><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 9 March: G2MS</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 12 March: G2CI</span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>COME OUTSIDE AND PLAY AT "PLAYGROUND OF THE MONTH:" SATURDAY, 10 MARCH, 1:30 PM</strong><br>Are you unfamiliar with the local playgrounds and parks? Keen to meet up with other ASL families for an informal play date? Are you aware of the research-based benefits of all-weather outdoor play? PE teacher Jody Matey invites you to the next "playground of the month" at the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJxVkkuvokAQRn-N7iRN0wi9YMHz-kLGBypuTNM0grQgL0F-_cVZTDJJpZKqk9SizhdpsYwVFE_f9PZiVV3kN_YkKb-9Mg1hCDBA00RDhISQEhrHaB7FkaiqNFQAoKqMAKQRnnItaZrXRNIn0Bnr7wnh25DwZhWhVVHXAi2eI6NfvuqdzP7xElPf7f3Zw-vu90PV3F2WuxfX8_0SuqZOukdIY8UFGT8d2UfEfkz-hEZpNhL2ugAMhqWkRkS9Gan5qe_Ob-cm7uxBH3BRDOKhFrdJz8wssJN2yRfzK2Q1l4_iZTgFz9htIxkk95Zab3sb2burVNb9ZdYpxgnXueJ1V_dapNy_OvP1Id0tskRfMXvrrq2qWbIQBAGFi_3PZmsEaqZDyTYBqh8tkpO7F8KyMpi3PhAHrYH_IFtv9S7ZIfI3-2PeDTjvIT8fJS6vZy5d-jvwAiavI3xWO1ExjL5s7OUmV_CmDT-nHJz30QAk7LwCpbU-CSS1O001CEQVSEAV52AUIYiCCgBwVEuVHRGZ2LImCHwdSP87mFZaTJ4p_4w4YWlepTQZ90KbfUNAecryRhs_-p3-ZUGeqwD_AoLBtbU">Princess Diana Memorial Playground</a>. Rain or shine, we hope to see you there!</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>K1-GRADE 1 PARENT COFFEE: TUESDAY, 13 MARCH, LSR, 8:15-9:15 AM</strong><br>Join LS teachers Jody Matey and Holly vanderMolen to discuss the impact of physical development on academic learning, self-regulation and the critical link between gross and fine motor skills. Questions to <a href="mailto:jody_matey@asl.org">Jody Matey.</a><br><br><strong>CELEBRATING PASSION+: MPR2, 3:30-4:30 PM</strong><br>Parents and siblings are invited to join us in a casual setting to listen to students share what they pursue outside of school. Passion+ provides an opportunity for students to share the artistic, athletic and cultural pursuits to which they dedicate their time and energy. Questions to </span><a href="mailto:connor_frame@asl.org"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Connor Frame.</span></a><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Grades 3-4: Tuesday, 13 March</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Grades 1-2: Tuesday, 20 March</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>K2 MUSICALS: RB307, 8:45-9:15 AM</strong><ul><li>Monday, 19 March: K2HS</li><li>Tuesday, 20 March: K2MA</li><li>Wednesday, 21 March: K2JL</li></ul><br><strong>“PIRATES!” GRADE 4 MUSICAL: FRIDAY, 23 MARCH, 9 AM & 6 PM</strong><br>Students have been busy in rehearsals and are looking forward to the performances! Parents are invited to both shows—the 9 am showing does not require tickets, and each family will get two complimentary tickets to the 6 pm performance. There are a limited number of additional tickets for the evening performance, available, by request, from the LS office on a first-come, first-served basis, from Monday, 19 March. Extended family and friends may attend either of the Friday performances, as long as they bring photo identification and are accompanied by an ASL ID-holder. K1-Grade 3 students will attend a dress rehearsal on Thursday, 22 March—lower school siblings will not be able to attend the Friday morning performance.<br><br><strong>HERITAGE LANGUAGE CLUB</strong><br>The Heritage Language Club needs volunteers to mentor language and culture groups as part of IPoP on Thursdays, 3-4 pm. We're looking for adults and middle/high school students who speak French, Turkish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, German, Hungarian or Mandarin. Questions to </span></span><a href="mailto:nanette_pakula@asl.org"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Nanette.</span></a><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br>PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE COMMITTEE (PERC) PARENT COFFEE: TUESDAY, 13 MARCH, BR, 8:15-9:30 AM</strong><br>Join us to review the SLD program, discuss how the MS SLD department supports students and learn tips on supporting your child at home. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0FrxCAQhX9NPMqYGFcPHkpDCmVPe2l7Cnai0a6JQdMt_fc1l8LAm_cGPubN2vXqwh154LTbXNI22dWEOO13zVULCjjxGpzBDmQvFHIUOHO0n5IxCWJGJy8didofx16a7qlpxzpLSnSJdXEpr-XU61d6WX429dq9f9zefEuCbqESKpaJiuaUUQkAoxxkPzL-rIah4XD-0tGHzQZzKoViWknWzqwh_tazt2HLAX3N6ff9LIEx2O3QpsTT_XfphQT1B3WESaQ">RSVP now,</a> and submit any questions you would like to discuss at the event.<br><br><strong>GRADE 6 </strong><strong>LONDON CENTRAL MOSQUE TRIP</strong><br></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Red, blue and purple: Thursday, 22 March<br></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Orange, green and yellow: Monday, 26 March</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Thursday group should bring a packed lunch; the Monday group will eat on campus before they leave. Students are requested to dress in long-sleeve tops and long trousers, and girls must bring a light scarf to cover their hair.<br><br><strong>GRADE 8 GLOBE THEATRE TRIP: </strong><strong>THURSDAY, 29 MARCH</strong><br>The trip launches a unit of study on Shakespeare’s <em>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</em>. After a morning exploring Borough Market, students visit the Globe to participate in a workshop and tour the theater. Students should bring a packed lunch, or money to buy food in the market, and wear suitable clothing for participating in drama activities and exercises on the floor. Articles of clothing that are revealing should be avoided. As we will be outside for much of the day, students should wear clothing appropriate for any weather. Students will not attend their regularly scheduled classes on this day. They return to school by 3:05 pm. <br><br><strong>MS TEAM PARENTS NEEDED<br></strong>Interested in supporting our spring athletics teams? Contact <a href="mailto:kfurst@icloud.com">Karen</a> or <a href="mailto:jenny.h.garcia@icloud.com">Jenny</a> for more information.</span><br></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> HIGH SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><br><strong>HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AWARDS: TUESDAY, 13 MARCH</strong><br>The program begins at 7:15 pm, followed by breakout sessions for individual teams.<br></span></span></span><strong><br>UCAS NIGHT: </strong><strong>TUESDAY, 20 MARCH, SC, 7-8:30 PM</strong><br>What's the difference between a UK and a US university experience? Is the personal statement the same as the common application essay? What's a conditional offer? Do APs count more than SAT subject tests? How do I pick a course of study? What is UCAS? A panel of experts from a variety of UCAS universities will be on hand to answer all these questions and more. They will discuss applying to UK universities, the UCAS application process, how to pick a course of study, and the Oxbridge application. Open to all HS parents and Grade 10-11 students.<br><br><strong><strong>HS TEAM PARENTS NEEDED<br></strong></strong><span style="">Interested in supporting our spring athletics teams? Contact <a href="mailto:cydneyharris@gmail.com">Cyd</a> or <a href="mailto:lisa.kolaja@gmail.com">Lisa</a> for more information<strong>.</strong></span><br><br></span><strong style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif;">WORKX APPLICATIONS <br></strong>Students should revise CVs and cover letters as soon as possible so the WorkX team can forward applications to the employers.</span></span><div><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>WORKX INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS</strong><br></span></span><ul><li><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 15 March, O305, 3:15-4:30 pm<br></span></span></li><li><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 20 March, O305, 12:45-1:45 pm (bring lunch!)</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T02PgyAU_DV6JA98IO_AoanxtGl66tW4iJUtigHbZP_94mWTSebrMjOZWVKLc_2xw-5Sjtvg1tGHYX8ZJAEEWC8GiLRGclPbto4UIUpLmpxwXCF8T3Uwy3HsuWoulegLnjGyZyhijmnNheX9R1391-Mm4uOy37iovRHANTSguQItkXGmAaDXnZY9xyt1XYVwbmnYx6XRppgzs3Gtk5nH1YffUi_Ob8nbpeTs_TpP2ODddpgxh9P9f5FKA_0BjFVIMg">RSVP now</a>. The workshops are designed to help students prepare for interviews and work experiences. All students welcome. </span><span style=""><a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">Questions?</a></span></span><br></div></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> PARENT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NOTICES FOR PARENTS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br> <strong style="font-weight: bold;">ICC BOOK CLUB: THURSDAY, 15 MARCH, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><br></strong> Join us for a discussion of Booker Prize-winning “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy. Lunch provided. Venue TBC—contact <a href="mailto:siobhanshivy@gmail.com">Siobhan</a> for further information.<br> <br> <strong style="font-weight: bold;">ICC SPECIAL EVENTS: THE BAFFLING BRITISH, FRIDAY, 16 MARCH, BR, 10:30 AM<br></strong> Come and learn about all things British with Sonia Davies! Told with humor, and with ample opportunity for questions, this is your chance to understand more about the country you call home. RSVP to <a href="mailto:robinanddave@hotmail.com">Robin.</a><br><br><strong>BRAIN FOODIES</strong><br>On Monday, 26 March, at Caroline Straessle’s flat in Kensington, 10:30 am–12 noon, we discuss "Being Mortal: Medicine and what happens in the end," by Atul Gawande, a short, but life-changing book. On Monday, 30 April, we meet to discuss "Homo Deus: A brief history of tomorrow," by Yuval Harari. No fee, just fun. Everyone welcome. Email <a href="mailto:alice_leader@asl.org">Alice Leader</a> to sign up.<br></span><br><strong>MASTER CLASSES WITH ALICE LEADER</strong><br><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Meghan Markle: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Let’s talk about the royal wedding! We meet for a two-hour session and hear Hugo Vickers on the subject. Hugo is an acknowledged royal expert and biographer of many members of the Royal Family, making him uniquely qualified to unravel the mysteries and put the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle into the context of 21st-century Britain. Thursday, 26 April, St. Mark’s Church, 10 am-12 noon. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j02OhCAUhE8jS_KUv8eCxWSM1zA0QksalYDTpm_fuJmkNl_VoqoWE4RWPJC3m7Mv9dhnv9mY5vwyXA-ggZPVWLVICTIox1AFF7z1i344XPDhwwCCJLOeZ64d--mGqem6Lmprokd5Nsr26akLW8em3LFRcSVINAP0CAywl4CC054iAEw4oph6_qvHseNwT2H07Yt15aiVumMjxQS7xfRp8erjXqJbm0__XvcHl6LfT9O6b_q_IiSC_gJrkkls">Sign up now!</a> Course cost: £30</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Romeo and Juliet: </strong>For the past three years, I have offered the short course, “Are you afraid of Shakespeare?” On each occasion, we have laughed and imbibed our way through productions at the Globe Theatre. This year, the Royal Shakespeare Company is staging our play in Stratford-upon-Avon. We hold a class on the play, see that play, and have a follow-up class to discuss. We meet on Wednesday, 2 May, St. Mark’s Church, 10 am-12 noon. The same day, we travel by private coach to Stratford, departing ASL at 5:15 pm, and returning by 11:30 pm. We attend the final class on Thursday, 3 May, St. Mark’s Church, 12:30-2:15 pm. Sign up early to be assured of a ticket. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j02OhCAUhE8DS_LkR2HBYjLGaxh8QksalYDTZm4_uJmkNl_VoqpWG5QZZKAfnLMv9Txmv7uY5vy20nAwIOlmjQmolnVQMCxcCkQe_OI4QK-V0XKlyW7XlSsRX4RPTfd9M1cTO8urUXYvzzDsREyZiHEQvaLRcug0CNBdD1pJ1jENAJMetZo6-W3GkUh4pgj28cVhOWtleO602OD2mH5bvPl4lIhb89nP-_mAKfrjsq37of8rqtdg_gC9PEhu">Sign up now!</a> Course cost: £175 (includes the cost of a theater ticket)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong></strong><strong style="background-color: initial;">Kings & Queens of England: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">People move to England and wonder how to get a handle on the centuries of ruling monarchs. 1500 years of names, events, scandals, wars, architectural styles, fashions and murders. Join us for this fun session and learn about the crowned-heads of England in an unforgettable way. We meet on Wednesday, 9 May, St. Mark’s Church, 10 am-12 noon. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j7uOwyAURL8GSnQxr0tBsYrl37AwCzEKfgh7Y-3fBzeRpjkzxcz8uqSskYm-w7jHemzrGBefy7i_nLQdWJB0dhZRddYj6sl7rnVIyRoz2UlHpcF4Wtx8nvtBxA_phqbrupg_Ctvqs9Hun5GFtBAx7ET0RhpJs-uAIwhArgGVZJwhAAzYoxq4fNi-JxLuKYK9Y_WhbsfBwrbQ6pJfcvlv8RzzWnOYm8_-XveHUHJcT9e6b_peURrBfgCmokhZ">Sign up now!</a> Course cost: £30</span></li></ul></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 1px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>ABOUT TAKE NOTE </strong><br>Take Note is ASL's weekly electronic bulletin for families, faculty and staff. It contains important schoolwide and divisional news. Please be sure to read both the All-School section, the relevant School sections, and the Parent volunteer organization section, as items are not duplicated. <br><br>Take Note is emailed to parents, faculty and staff on Thursday afternoons. Non-divisional notices and entries from parents should be emailed to <a href="mailto:takenote@asl.org">takenote@asl.org</a> by noon on Wednesday for Thursday publication. Faculty and staff should submit entries for Take Note to their divisional editor by noon on Tuesday: LS Yolandi Strydom, MS Soumaya Bourra and HS Ruksana Murtaza. This insures the divisional editor is aware of the activity and that dates and information are accurate. Take Note is posted on <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jjsOwyAQRE9jSrTA4kBBEcXyNSy8gRgFf4QdS7l9cBNpivkUb54uanvDyE4atlD2dRnC7FMetrdDK8ECsskp8iqMWqASrUAdqfWRoqVRAkmLnmU3HcfWqHsj-yq_Z76WV3UsOQnCgAIjWjAaueAGAHrTGd0LfNiuaxAupOJnKJ7Kuu-c1pkVF_2c8rfOU0hLSTTVnn_e11fKKSyHq6Ar_S_r1oD9AVeFQTE">asl.org</a>. If you need more information about Take Note, please contact Communications Coordinator <a href="mailto:takenote@asl.org">Lydia Condon</a>, 020 7449 1326. <br><br>ASL relies on electronic communications to share news in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Please remember that these messages are intended solely for the benefit of the recipients. We urge you not to share messages with those outside of the immediate ASL community. </span><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 1px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">Take Note uses abbreviations for many of ASL's locations and parent volunteer organizations. To help you to make the most of Take Note, here is a list of those used regularly.</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="48%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="justify" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">47GER: 47 Grove End Road <br>AFC: Aquatic & Fitness Center<br>AMC: American Memorial Collection <br>BG: Blue Gym <br>BH: Bruce House <br>BR: Boardroom <br>CA: Creative Arts Room <br>CAB: Community Arts Building <br>CHC: Coreen R. Hester Courtyard<br>CP: Canons Park playing fields <br>FFG: Farmer Family Gymnasium <br>FOTA: Friends of the Arts<br>FOTL: Friends of the Libraries<br>GF: Gym Foyer <br>ICC: International Community Committee <br>LC: Learning Commons</span><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="48%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">LCR: Lower School Conference Room<br>LSL: Lower School Library <br>LSR: Lower School Reception <br>MCR: Mellon Library Conference Room <br>ML: Mellon Library <br>MPR1: Multi-purpose Room 1 <br>MPR2: Multi-purpose Room 2 <br>MPR3: Multi-purpose Room 3 <br>PCA: Parent Community Association <br>SC: School Center for Education and the Arts <br>SCF: School Center Foyer <br>SL: Staff Lounge <br>TC: The Commons <br>WP: Waverley Park<br>WPR: Waverley Place Reception<br></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 11px;">Safeguarding your personal information is something that we take very seriously. 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